An Act establishing an internal special audit unit within the Cannabis Control Commission

This bill creates a new internal special audit unit within the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission to oversee the integrity and efficiency of the agency's operations. The unit would be led by a director appointed by the state inspector general rather than the commission itself, ensuring independence from the agency being audited. Its primary duties include monitoring financial transactions, preventing fraud, and providing training on regulatory investigations, with the authority to access all commission records. Any instances of waste or abuse discovered by the unit would be reported to the inspector general for further investigation, and the results would be made public through annual reports. Additionally, the bill requires the commission to sign a memorandum of understanding with other state agencies to coordinate their enforcement efforts.